Playing at Heswall Tennis Club

 

We don't currently operate a court booking system at the club and access to the courts is not controlled.  

Occasionally, all the courts may be occupied and in those circumstances we expect members and visitors to observe the following guidelines when using these tennis courts:

 

Fair Play • Courtesy • Shared Use
 

⏱️ Court Time Limit

- When others are waiting, court time is limited to 1 hour per group.
- Players who have been on court the longest are expected to vacate once their hour has passed.
 

📋 Fair Rotation

- A “first on, first off” policy applies.
- If multiple groups are waiting, a simple queue or rotation system should be followed to ensure fairness.
 

🤝 Respect for Others

- Acknowledge those waiting courteously.
- Complete your current game or point promptly once your time is up.
- Doubles play always takes precedence over singles during busy periods to allow more participants on court.
- Adults play always takes precedence over juniors except on Court 6
 

🚫 No Court Reservations or Queue-Jumping


- Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise posted.
- Do not reserve courts or allow others to skip the queue unfairly.

 

🎾 General Etiquette


- Always treat fellow players and waiting guests with respect.
- Use appropriate language and behavior.
- Follow any additional rules posted by the facility or club management.

Thank you for helping to ensure a fair, welcoming, and enjoyable tennis experience for everyone.

Please note that these rules (Other than those relating to General Etiquette) do not apply to games which are part of tournaments or club matches.